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The Caribbean’s Newest Beach Hotel Is In Martinique

It’s one of the coolest beach towns anywhere in the Caribbean: Le Carbet on the northern Caribbean coast of the island of Martinique. While the town abounds with great eateries, beach bars, local shopping (and the world-class Rhum Neisson distillery, […]

Southwest Airlines Says “Normal Operations” Have Resumed

Southwest Airlines has resumed what the low-cost carrier calls “normal operations,” the company announced in a statement. The carrier had endured a tumultuous week that saw thousands of flights canceled. “We value the continued patience and support of our valued […]

Anguilla’s Newest Beach Bar Has a Serious Culinary Pedigree

Sandy Ground: it’s one of the Caribbean’s beach bar capitals, an array of world-class beach bars on a single stretch of sand. And now Sandy Ground is home to another one: Sandbar, and it’s the brainchild of what has long […]

Air Canada, WestJet Returning to Puerto Rico

Two major Canadian carriers are returning to Puerto Rico for the upcoming winter season, Caribbean Journal has learned. Both Air Canada and WestJet will be resuming their service to Puerto Rico for the high season, according to Carlos Mercado Santiago, […]

The Westin Grand Cayman Resort Has a New VP of Marketing

The Westin Grand Cayman has appointed a new leader for its sales and marketing initiatives, Caribbean Journal has learned. The popular Seven Mile Beach property has tapped Jay Marsella as Vice President of Sales and Marketing, it confirmed to CJ. Jay joins the Cayman […]

The Caribbean’s Newest Affordable All-Inclusive Is In Antigua

Cold rum punch. A spectacular pool. One of the best beaches anywhere. And did we mention it’s one of the best deals in the Caribbean? The newly-reimagined Jolly Beach Antigua, the legendary resort in Antigua, is reopening to guests in […]

The Newest Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship Just Set an All-Time Record

It has not yet even hit the water yet, but Royal Caribbean’s new Icon of the Seas cruise ship already has a place in history. The new ship, which just revealed its first look earlier this week, reported the single-largest […]

A Grand Opening for Dominica’s Newest Resort

Dominica’s new eco-luxe resort is holding its grand opening this month. The new Coulibri Ridge, which has been in a soft opening at the beginning of this year, has 14 suites on a massive 285-acre property in southern Dominica. The […]

A New Look at the Westin Resort in Punta Cana

Punta Cana’s Westin Puntacana Resort is set to debut the results of a multimillion-dollar renovation project, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Marriott resort is undergoing a major update by owner Grupo Puntacana, with a “refreshing change.” The property closed last […]

This is the Caribbean’s Newest Luxury Real Estate Project

Renowned Italian architect and designer Piero Lissoni is designing his first-ever project in the Caribbean. To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal Invest is the leading authority on hotel, real estate and investment news in the Caribbean. Subscribe today […]

Kempinski’s Newest Caribbean Resort Is In Cancun

Kempinski has added a Cancun resort to its expanding Caribbean portfolio, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Swiss luxury brand, which already has Caribbean hotels in Cuba and Dominica, has taken over management of the former Ritz-Carlton, Cancun. For now, the […]

Hyatt’s Newest Caribbean All-Inclusive Resort Is Open in Cozumel

The highly-anticipated new Dreams Cozumel Cape Resort and Spa has officially opened its doors, Caribbean Journal has learned. The newest all-inclusive resort on the beloved island off the Caribbean coast of Mexico welcomed its first guests this weekend. Dreams Cozumel […]

The Caribbean’s Newest Adults-Only Hotel Is in Curacao

A new luxury adults-only hotel is opening its doors this month on the Dutch Caribbean island of Curacao. It’s called the Kura Botanica Hotel, and it’s a transformation of the former Kura Hulanda resort hotel in Willemstad. It’s set in […]

Marriott Is Opening a New Westin Resort in St Thomas

Part of the $350 million rebuild of the iconic Frenchman’s Reef property in St Thomas will be a new Westin resort, Caribbean Journal has learned. The new Westin Beach Resort and Spa at Frenchman’s Reef is slated to open in […]

Marriott’s Newest Caribbean Hotel Is In Colombia

Colombia’s Caribbean coast is buzzing, with new hotels, new visitors and a wave of new investment. And while much of that activity has been centered in Cartagena and the offshore island of San Andres, another destination has been heating up: […]

Norwegian Cruise Line Floats Out Newest Ship

Norwegian Cruise Line has floated out its newest cruise ship: Viva. The new ship is the second of six ships in the company’s new Prima Class. The ship was floated out from her dry dock at the Fincantieri shipyard outside […]

The Caribbean’s Newest Hospitality School Is in Dominica

GEMS Holdings, the hospitality company behind the world-renowned Secret Bay resort in Dominica, is launching a new hospitality school. The school, part of a broader philanthropic initiative, will help young people in Dominica “gain practical skills in various aspects of […]

Southwest Airlines Just Relaunched Another Route to Aruba

Southwest Airlines has relaunched another nonstop route to the Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba, Caribbean Journal has confirmed. The low-cost carrier has officially resumed nonstop service between Orlando International Airport and Aruba’s Queen Beatrix International Airport. The relaunched service is […]

Resorts World Bimini, The Bahamas’ Newest Hotspot

Iggy Azalea had recently been here, performing in the middle of a new venue perched over a massive beachfront pool. And the previous day, Richard Branson’s Virgin Voyages, the world’s hottest new cruise line, had just brought its “sailors” to […]

Western Air Kicks Off Fort Lauderdale-Nassau Flights

Bahamian-owned and operated airline Western Air has launched a new route between Fort Lauderdale and Nassau. The new route kicked off this week, with what will be daily jet service between Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood and Nassau’s Lynden Pindling International Airport. The […]

The Caribbean’s Newest Reggae Hit Is a Love Letter to Antigua

Caribbean all-inclusive brand Elite Island Resorts has partnered with reggae legend Causion on a major new musical tribute to the island of Antigua. The song, Antigua Me Come From, is a common phrase of identity and heritage for Antiguans; a […]

Southwest Airlines to Spend $2 Billion to “Transform” Customer Experience

Southwest Airlines says it is planning to spend $2 billion on a project to “transform” its customer experience, the carrier said. The planned investments are “designed to enhance and simplify Customers’ journeys,” according to a statement. The carrier, which has […]

Jamaica Moved to Lowest CDC Advisory Level

Jamaica has been moved to the CDC’s lowest CDC travel advisory level. The US-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has downgraded the country to a Level 1 designation; countries with that classification have low cases of Covid-19. “A Level […]

Southwest Airlines Is Adding More Cuba Flights

Southwest Airlines is adding more flights to Cuba, Caribbean Journal has learned. The low-cost carrier is ramping up its flights to Cuba from South Florida beginning in the first week of May. That will include three daily roundtrip flights between […]

The Caribbean’s Newest Overwater Bungalow Resort Is in Panama

It remains one of the great frontiers for Caribbean travel aficionados: Bocas del Toro, the spectacular archipelago in the Caribbean waters off the coast of Panama. For years, it’s also been home to the vast majority of overwater bungalow resorts […]

Southwest Airlines Relaunches Fort Lauderdale-Cayman Flights

Southwest Airlines has relaunched its daily service between Fort Lauderdale and Grand Cayman, Caribbean Journal has confirmed. The daily nonstop flights operate between Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and Grand Cayman’s Owen Roberts International Airport. It’s part of a broader flight […]

WestJet to Acquire Sunwing

In an industry-shaking move, Canadian leisure carrier WestJet is acquiring Sunwing. The WestJet Group will acquire both Sunwing Vacations and Sunwing Airlines to create a combined tour operating business. That business will be led by Sunwing CEO Stephen Hunter. The […]

WestJet Has a New CEO

Canadian leisure carrier WestJet has a new chief executive officer. Alexis von Hoensbroech has officially taken over the role at the company, which has a broad Caribbean network. “It is my pleasure to officially welcome Alexis to the WestJet Group […]

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